Plant Operations Leader – Safety, Sustainability & Growth

Tarmac Trading Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Tarmac Reward website discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities (Health & Well‑Be

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac is seeking a driven Section Manager to lead operations at our St Albans site. You’ll manage production, supervise a team of operatives and contractors, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards to deliver high‑quality materials efficiently and sustainably.

You will drive performance, manage budgets and resources, and champion inclusion in all activities, while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to meet production targets and maintain the

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a production setting.
• Strong focus on health, safety and environmental standards.
• Experience managing budgets and allocating resources for operations.
• Proactive, organised and inclusive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations and drive performance improvements.
• Supervise and develop operatives and contractors.
• Oversee maintenance of fixed and mobile plant.
• Monitor production metrics and manage resources.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Champion sustainability and inclusion in all aspects of the role.

Skills

Leadership

Safety-first mindset

Budget management

Inclusive leadership

Job description

Tarmac is seeking a driven Section Manager to lead operations at our St Albans site. You’ll manage production, supervise a team of operatives and contractors, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards to deliver high‑quality materials efficiently and sustainably.

You will drive performance, manage budgets and resources, and champion inclusion in all activities, while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to meet production targets and maintain the